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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.08, 1,327.80 and 268.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.08, 1,327.80 and 268.85 is: 403.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.08 : 1,327.80 = 268.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.08/1,327.80 = 268.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.08x = 1,327.80 × 268.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.08x = 356,972.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,972.39/885.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.32

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